Rwanda: Another DR Congo Fighter Jet Violates Rwandan Airspace - Govt

Another Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwandan airspace along Lake Kivu in the Western Province of Rwanda on Wednesday at around 12h00, and immediately returned to DR… Read more »

Rwanda: Former Catholic Cleric Convicted of Genocide Dies in Prison

Father Edouard Ntuliye, a Catholic Priest who was serving a life sentence for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi passed on this week, The New Times has learned. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandans React to Netflix's Ban On Password Sharing

The popular tagline "Netflix and Chill" has gradually been embedded into a variety of lifestyles with watch parties and more. However, the streaming site's decision to ban password… Read more »

Rwanda: Food and Beverage Prices Hiked During the Festive Season

Consumers of different alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as some food commodities are decrying hiked prices during the festive season. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Outlines Contingency Measures to Counter Future Pandemics

Speaking to The New Times, Edson Rwagasore, the Division Manager, Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) said the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Belgian Attorney Condemns Hate Speech in Eastern DR Congo

Bernard Maingain, a Belgian lawyer has condemned hate speeches in the Eastern DR Congo and called on the international community to put aside other interests and finance an… Read more »

Rwanda: Five Players Who Could Join Rwandan Premier League in January

The Rwandan Premier League has attracted many players from abroad over the years as the competition gradually grows. Read more »

Rwanda: Loans Disbursed to Teachers Up By 40% After Salary Rise

Teachers have requested adjustments to credit terms in Umwalimu Savings and Credit Cooperative (Umwalimu SACCO) and consider extending the repayment period from three years to five… Read more »

Rwanda: 12 Rwandan Artistes to Headline East African Party

For its 14th edition, a lineup of 12 local artistes for the forthcoming New Year's East African Party slated January 1, will entertain Kigalians marking its first ever time to take… Read more »

Africa: New Public Health Order in Africa Without Surgical Care is Incomplete

Thousands of public health leaders and clinicians from Africa and the world gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, on December 13-15, for the 2nd International Conference on Public Health… Read more »

Rwanda: Chinese Medics Treated Over 12,000 Rwandan Patients in 2022

A team of Chinese medics sent to Rwanda by their government treated over 12,291 patients this year. Read more »

Rwanda: Dermaco's Concert in Kigali Postponed

The 'Dutty December' show which Jamaica's dancehall artiste was expected to perform has been postponed just a day before the date it was supposed to kick off at the BK Arena.… Read more »

Rwanda: Ex-Amavubi Women Player Umulisa to Be Laid to Rest on December 30

Family, friends, and football fans in general, will bid farewell to Edith Umulisa on Friday, December 30, at her home in Burera District, Northern Province. Read more »

Rwanda: Christmas - Over 70 People Arrested for Drunk Driving - Police

71 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol over the past four days (24-27), the Rwanda National Police (RNP) has revealed. Read more »

Rwanda/Ghana: AS Kigali Edge Closer to Signing Ghanaian Striker

Rwanda Premier League table leaders AS Kigali are on the verge of sealing a two-year deal with Ghanaian striker Moro Sumaila from Etincelles Football Club. Read more »

Rwanda: Africans to Tell Their Own Story Through New Afrofuturism Film

Tariro Washe, a Zimbabwean filmmaker and actress has teamed up with Rwandan producer Annette Uwizeye for a new Afrofuturism series of films titled 'AFRICANDA' that talks about the… Read more »

Rwanda: The Highlights of Rwanda's Fashion Industry This Year

2022 was good for the local fashion industry as the creative and art sector in Rwanda experienced recovery from the pandemic, and attracted more refined players. New fashion… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt to Connect 60% of Primary Schools to Internet in Two Years

The government of Rwanda is planning to connect at least 60 per cent of primary schools to the internet by 2024. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Govt Should Dialogue With M23

Regional leaders have for months been calling upon the Congolese government to come to the negotiation table with M23 to chart a way to sustainable peace in the Democratic Republic… Read more »

Rwanda: Legislation - Five Bills That Got People Talking in 2022

As part of its responsibilities, the Parliament of Rwanda in 2022 deliberated on bills about different issues including income tax, public finance management, contraception of… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Mugisha Lands Tennis Scholarship in U.S.

Rwanda's tennis prodigy Emmy Mugisha will fly to the United States Friday, December 30, to start his tennis scholarship at Bethel University, a private Christian university and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Premier League First Round in Numbers

The first round of the Rwanda Premier League has been an intriguing one, producing a series of results worth highlighting in numbers. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: If You Are a 'Johnny Come Lately', Just Leave DR Congo for Those Better Placed

With the entry of the Kenyan armed forces into the DRC imbroglio has come with media attention from their journalists, bloggers and Twitter mavens back home. Read more »

Rwanda: Celebrity Weddings of 2022

From artistes and actors to public figures and athletes, a succession of celebrities exchanged their vows this year. Unlike last year, 2022 did not see many celebrities tie the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rayon Sports in Race to Sign Peter Agblevor

Rayon Sports have joined the race to sign Musanze FC striker Peter Agblevor as they move to make the Ghanaian attacker a priority ahead of the January transfer window, Times Sport… Read more »